Baked Apple Pork Chops

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Linda Larsen
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Linda Larsen
Published on 07/09/19 by Linda Larsen
Linda Larsen is a journalist, quick-cooking and slow cooking expert, and accomplished cookbook author with over 30 years of experience in testing and developing recipes.
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Updated 07/09/19

Apple Pork Chops

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  • Total: 55 mins
  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins
  • Yield: 4 pork chops (4 servings)
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
601 Calories
30g Fat
26g Carbs
55g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 pork chops (4 servings)
Amount per serving
Calories 601
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30g 38%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 186mg 62%
Sodium 118mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Protein 55g
Calcium 59mg 5%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Use a tart apple in this easy recipe for Apple Pork Chops; Granny Smith or Macintosh would work well. Granny Smith apples are especially nice because they have a nice firm and crisp texture and they don't turn brown as quickly as other varieties.

You can add more ingredients to this simple three-ingredient recipe if you'd like. (The salt, pepper, butter, and brown sugar don't count as ingredients; you should always have those on hand!) You could saute some onions and garlic in butter and add to the pork chops, or add some peeled (or unpeeled) cubed potatoes. Add some dried herbs; marjoram or thyme would be delicious. Tiny creamy potatoes would be good too. They will bake in the same time that it takes the apples and pork chops to bake.​

All you need to add to this meal is a green salad tossed with avocados, sliced mushrooms, and cherry or grape tomatoes. Or try a pear and greens salad for a nice contrast. Some garlic toast or scones are a nice addition but aren't really necessary.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless pork chops (3/4 inch thick)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 apples (peeled and chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps to Make It

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Place the pork chops in a glass or metal baking dish and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. (Don't peel and chop apple until pork chops have been in the oven for 25 minutes.) Cover dish and bake the chops at 350 F for 30 minutes.

  2. Uncover the dish and place some of the chopped apples on top of each chop. Dot with the butter and sprinkle with the brown sugar. Return the pan to the oven and bake, uncovered, for another 10 to 15 minutes until the pork chops are glazed and cooked to at least 145 F.